1.9" Extinct Cave Bear Ursus Spelaeus Molar Tooth Rooted Pleistocene Age COA

Location: Romania

Weight: 0.8 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.9 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 1 Inch Thick

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Cave bears were an extinct species of bear that lived around 24,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene. They earned the name “cave bears” because the majority of their fossils have been discovered in caves, and their scientific name, Ursus spelaeus, comes from the Latin word for cave. Unlike modern bear species, cave bears likely spent much of their lives inside caves, not just during hibernation, making these subterranean spaces a central part of their habitat and lifestyle.

Fossil discoveries of these massive bears, including their large skulls and teeth, have provided valuable insight into their behavior, diet, and ecology. Studying cave bears helps scientists understand Ice Age ecosystems and the ways these ancient mammals interacted with their environment and early humans.

Cave bears have long fascinated collectors and scholars alike, their imposing skeletal remains inspiring legends of dragons in European folklore. This authentic Ursus spelaeus molar exemplifies the powerful dentition these Pleistocene giants possessed. Contrary to their fearsome appearance, paleontological analysis of dental microwear and isotopic signatures reveals these bears were predominantly herbivorous, subsisting on coarse vegetation while opportunistically consuming animal matter. The robust morphology of this tooth reflects the specialized adaptations cave bears developed for processing fibrous plant material. An exceptional specimen that illuminates the dietary ecology and natural history of one of the Ice Age's most iconic megafauna.